The world is not respectable; it is mortal, tormented, confused, deluded forever; but it is shot through with beauty, with love, with glints of courage and laughter; and in these, the spirit blooms timidly, and struggles to the light amid the thorns.
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This quote is just one of 51 total George Santayana quotes in our collection. George Santayana is known for saying 'The world is not respectable; it is mortal, tormented, confused, deluded forever; but it is shot through with beauty, with love, with glints of courage and laughter; and in these, the spirit blooms timidly, and struggles to the light amid the thorns.' as well as some of the following quotes.
Science is nothing but developed perception, interpreted intent, common sense rounded out and minutely articulated.
This quote is just one of 51 total George Santayana quotes in our collection. George Santayana is known for saying 'The world is not respectable; it is mortal, tormented, confused, deluded forever; but it is shot through with beauty, with love, with glints of courage and laughter; and in these, the spirit blooms timidly, and struggles to the light amid the thorns.' as well as some of the following quotes.